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White House 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

The statement comes after an incident yesterday in which Israeli forces near Naqoura fired on a UNIFIL base.

White House official:

'Iran planning imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel'

IDF Spokesperson confirms US warned Israel of threat of imminent Iranian attack, White House official says US preparing to aid in Israel's defense against this attack.

John Kirby:

'We were not involved in pager or walkie-talkie explosions'

White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.

'Disgusting and sadistic'

White House denounces Tucker Carlson for hosting Holocaust denier

White House spokesperson denounces Tucker Carlson after he hosted Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper: The Biden-Harris Administration believes that trafficking in this moral rot is unacceptable.

Hamas flag waved at anti-Israel protest in New York City

Thousands of anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate in New York City, some waving Hamas flags. White House: We condemn any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas.

John Kirby:

'Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel'

White House National Security Council spokesman tells CNN that US intelligence indicates that Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel.

White House: Attacks by violent settlers must stop

US condemns violent riot by far-right activists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit in Samaria.

White House:

Cori Bush's comments on AIPAC 'inflammatory and divisive'

White House slams Cori Bush’s threat to AIPAC to ‘tear your kingdom down.’

The House of Liberty has been vacated

How many Americans have died to ensure our freedoms and the freedoms of others throughout the world? Are we going to have a president who aligns with the enemies of Western beliefs? Opinion.

Report:

Israel informed US it eliminated Haniyeh after the fact

Sources tell Washington Post that Israel informed US officials immediately after Haniyeh's elimination that it was responsible. White House officials responded with surprise and outrage.

White House:

Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID

White House spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is still expected to meet Netanyahu when he visits Washington next week but it will depend on his recovery from COVID-19.

Biden meets hostage who was freed in first deal

White House says Biden held a private meeting with Liat Beinin Atzili, an American who was released by Hamas on November 29.

Biden:

'I’m not going anywhere'

At Fourth of July event at the White House, US President tells supporter he is “not going anywhere” and takes a swipe at former President Donald Trump.

White House:

Netanyahu's claim US holding up munitions 'vexing, disappointing'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says no nation has done more to help Israel than the US after Israeli PM says it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up munitions to Israel during wartime.

Report:

White House cancels high-level meeting following Netanyahu video

Officials tell Barak Ravid the White House canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Netanyahu released a video claiming the US was withholding military aid.

White House:

'We have no idea with Netanyahu is talking about'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacts with surprise to Israeli PM's statement that the US holding up arms shipments to Israel is 'inconceivable,' says just 1 shipment is affected and everything else is moving.

WH fact sheet on combatting sexual violence omits Hamas

The sexual violence committed against Israelis during and after the October 7 massacre did not receive a single mention in administration announcement on efforts to combat sexual violence around the world.

After its writer held hostages

Senator Rubio calls on Biden to revoke Al Jazeera's credentials

US Senator Marco Rubio noted in a letter to the President that the Qatari-funded network 'actively promotes Islamic terrorism worldwide, including by backing Hamas and inciting violence.'

White House officials:

'Sanctions on ICC are not the right answer'

Biden administration says it opposes sanctions being pushed by Republicans against ICC in response to its Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

White House official:

'After election, Biden can tell Israel no'

Cyber policy advisor Sterlin Waters says administration has to worry about 'powerful Jewish influences' before the November elections, but once reelected will be free to turn against Israel over the war with Hamas.

White House:

Biden will veto GOP bill on aid to Israel

White House criticizes Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would pressure President Biden to send weapons to Israel.

House Democrats:

'We cannot undermine our ally Israel'

26 Democratic members of Congress urge White House to deliver security aid to Israel, after the Biden administration cancelled a shipment over Rafah operation.

White House:

'We're watching operation in Rafah with great concern'

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby says the US wants the Rafah crossing reopened immediately.

White House:

'Biden instructed his team to continue working with Israel'

A day after Biden warned he would stop transferring bombs to Israel, White House says the US provided Israel with several alternatives for how to pursue Hamas.

Caroline Glick:

The Jewish vote is up for grabs and it may decide the US election

The White House and its supporters are using Muslims in Michigan to justify a slew of deeply hostile policies against Israel. Will that matter come fall? Op-ed.

White House condemns protesters' takeover of Columbia building

Administration spokespeople say anti-Israel activists' recent actions at Columbia University, including takeover of Hamilton Hall, are "not peaceful" and "hate speech."

Anti-Israel protest against White House correspondents

Demonstrators protest media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

White House:

'No place for antisemitism on any college campus'

Amid anti-Israel rallies at Columbia University, White House condemns antisemitism on college campuses.

Report:

White House was shocked by magnitude of Iranian attack

US officials were horrified when they realized how many UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles Iran had fired at Israel in its massive attack.

White House:

'No comment on reports of Israeli strike in Iran'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at press briefing: I know there’s a lot of interest in reports from the Middle East overnight. We do not have any comment at this time.

White House:

'Israel agreed to take our concerns on Rafah into account'

US and Israeli officials discuss possible Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah. White House: US participants expressed concerns with various courses of action in Rafah, Israeli participants agreed to take these concerns into account.

White House condemns 'death to America' Dearborn rally

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says President Biden condemns all violent rhetoric when asked about anti-America, anti-Israel rally in Michigan, does not say Biden will condemn it himself.

Harris to hostages' families:

'No higher priority than reuniting hostages with loved ones'

US Vice President meets families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, provides update on US efforts to secure the release of all hostages.

Israeli reporter Barak Ravid wins White House award

Barak Ravid, who writes for Axios and Walla!, named winner of the White House Correspondence Association’s award for overall excellence in White House coverage.

Report:

US Congress deal bars funds to UNRWA until 2025

Sources say an agreement reached by US congressional leaders and the White House will continue a ban on US funding for UNRWA until March 2025.

Due to war in Gaza:

Muslim leaders boycott White House invitation

A joint letter from more than forty leaders called for action instead of more meetings, including an end to support for Israel.

Report:

White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons

The White House recently asked the State Department and the Pentagon for a list of all weapons transfers to Israel that are planned or are up for approval in the coming weeks.

White House:

'Trampling incident shows need for more aid'

US says it is looking into incident where Gazans swarmed aid trucks, leading to mass trampling and accusations of a massacre by the IDF, says it proves need to expand humanitarian aid.

White House considering airdropping aid to Gaza

Axios report: White House exploring the possibility of airdropping aid from US military planes into Gaza as deliveries by land become increasingly difficult.

Report:

Biden’s dog bit Secret Service agents 24 times

New internal documents show the extent to which the situation with Commander, Biden's dog, had become a serious workplace issue White House support staff.

White House confirms:

'Biden was referring to Israel’s conduct in Gaza'

White House press secretary clarifies that President Biden was referring to Israel’s military operation when he described the response in Gaza as “over the top”.

House Speaker:

'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.

White House:

'No plans to sanction Israeli government officials'

White House spokesperson John Kirby on sanctions against Israeli "settlers": A signal to the world that Biden takes settler violence seriously.

US 'gravely concerned'

Israel blamed for strike on UNRWA facility in Gaza

IDF investigation rules out an Israeli aerial or artillery strike hit an UNRWA facility in Khan Yunis. US: We will continue to seek further information.

White House:

'Biden maintaining open mind on two-state solution'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says Biden understands “the need for some flexibility" when it comes to the format of an independent Palestinian state.

White House:

'Biden welcomed decision to allow flour into Gaza'

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on conversation between Biden and Netanyahu: The President discussed his vision for a two-state solution.

Warning, Vulgar language:

Anti-Israel protestors break White House fence

Protestors demanding end to US support for Israel clash with Secret Service, force evacuation of non-essential personnel in rally outside White House.

'This case is unfounded':

US rejects allegations of genocide against Israel

White House spokesperson John Kirby: Genocide is not a word that ought to be thrown around lightly.

White House:

'US is not in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza'

National Security Spokesperson John Kirby clarifies Biden's comments, says ceasefire at this time would only benefit Hamas.

White House:

'Biden didn't know Austin had cancer until today'

White House says Biden did not learn that his Defense Secretary had prostate cancer until the news of the diagnosis was disclosed to the public.

White House:

'Harris reiterated to Herzog our support for Israel'

White House releases readout of call between Vice President Harris and President Isaac Herzog: They discussed efforts to prevent the conflict in Gaza from spreading to the broader region.

Uproar in US:

Sec. Austin was hospitalized, Biden wasn't told for days

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Eve, but officials in the White House didn't learn about it until Thursday.

White House:

'Biden and Netanyahu discussed importance of releasing hostages'

White House after Biden and Netanyahu conversation: They discussed Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to include its objectives and phasing.

In first:

Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person

'Grateful to President Biden for his steadfast commitment to bringing our family members home,' hostages' relatives say.

White House official:

'We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'

White House national security aide Jon Finer: If the war ended now, Hamas would continue to pose a threat.

WH to college presidents:

'Calls for genocide are monstrous'

White House spokesman Andrew Bates reacts to presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn refusal to say calls to murder Jews violate uni. policy.

White House spokesperson:

'Israel is making an effort to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza'

White House National Security Council spokesman says Israel is listening to Washington's calls to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza.

White House NSC spokesman:

'PA not in a position right now to govern Gaza'

John Kirby told ABC News that the US is working on restoring the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

White House spokesperson:

'The pause ended because of Hamas'

White House spokesman John Kirby blames Hamas for end of the ceasefire in Gaza: They failed to produce a list of hostages.

White House NSC spokesman:

'Jerusalem attack another example of the threat Israel faces'

John Kirby says the US hopes to extend ceasefire into into 'an eighth, ninth, and tenth day, and beyond.'